Hi, everyone. If you're watching EMMA on PBS Masterpiece Classic, I'd love to know what you think.

Please post comments and thoughts here on the forum, and if you've got a Twitter account, join the live Twitter party during the broadcast from 9-11 Eastern and 9-11 Pacific. Hashtag is #emma_pbs.

My wife and I are both thoroughly enjoying it. I only have a couple of criticisms: Emma and Mr. Knightly do not show the age disparity of 16 years between them. I would like to see a more mature-looking Mr. Knightly or a younger-looking Emma. Emma, being the daughter of a gentleman and a person of rank in Highbury does not seem to act as dignified and regal as her station. Yes, she is only 21, spoiled and somewhat haughty but I expected a little more of the poised "gentlewoman" in her. Hartfield appears like I imagine it but Donwell Abbey, although just huge and impressive, looks barren and cold. (needs a woman's touch!) Mr. Woodhouse is wonderful, especially the "cake" scene. I also loved Mr. Elton's awkward proposal scene with Emma in the carriage. We're looking forward to the next installment.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the series, Jeffrey! Interesting comments!

I talk a lot about Emma's deportment and physciality in a post I wrote for PBS Remotely Connected
http://www.pbs.org/remotelyconnected/2010/01/emma_1.html

Please leave a comment there (and here, too, if you like), if it resonates!

Resonate? Oh yes it does. I just finished reading your excellent commentary on Emma (E4) and it will enlighten my viewing enjoyment on the next two installments. The scenes, sets, and costumes are indeed lavish and breathtaking. Emma was my very first J.A. novel and is still my favorite. Plus, Emma is my very favorite Austen heroine. I was immediately captivated by everything about her. Lucky Mr. Knightley has himself a catch. I really think he sees what a warm and wonderful future patroness to Highbury she will become and I look forward to watching their growing romance. Thanks for having this site and the opportunity to share my enthusiasm.

And thank you for adding your always insightful comments to this forum! I'm really glad you enjoyed my PBS post.